Subcontracts Specialist

SENIOR/ SUBCONTRACTS SPECIALIST

ABERDEEN – HYBRID WORKING – 2 DAYS PER WEEK WORKING FROM HOME

INITIAL 12 MONTH CONTRACT

OUTSIDE IR35

OIL & GAS SECTOR

A large number of Subcontracts Specialists and Senior Subcontracts Specialists are required to work on an initial 12 month contract basis based in Aberdeen.

As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will have the ability to operate on an outside IR35 basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Subcontracts Team Lead, the Subcontracts Specialist will manage all sub-contract activities related to Capital Projects and Onshore Construction subcontracts.
• The Subcontracts Specialist will work on their own initiative dealing directly with the Clients and all key business stakeholders, to strategize, tender negotiate, execute, and manage the required subcontracts in line with company best practice.
• The Subcontracts Specialist will be required to work with the technical and functional engineers and key stakeholders to develop subcontract templates based on the company subcontract conditions of contract for use on O&M assets.
• The Subcontracts Specialist will also provide support to the procurement teams in all contractual issues raised through the normal supply chain activities.
• Development of subcontracts strategy papers.
• Support asset transitions, including strategy development and negotiation of back-to-back subcontracts in the transition timeframe.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will develop the subcontracts asset plan, ensuring that is it delivered, and any tendering activity as required.
• Prepare, draft, issue and manage Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, including management of the clarification process, expediting responses, preparing formal commercial evaluation of bids and recommendation to award.
• Prepare, issue & negotiate approved contracts and contract amendments to selected subcontractors.
• Maintain and log all contract change authorizations and amendments.
• Where appropriate, liaise with Client and Asset Solutions stakeholders in the UK for legal, tax insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts.
• Negotiate contract terms with suppliers in line with company
• Best Practice and prepare justification for any significant exceptions for senior management approval.
• Ensure any agreed contractual position is approved in line with the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
• Where appropriate, ensure that the contract terms are drafted to ensure full back-to-back coverage.
• Development of subcontracts strategy papers.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will support asset transitions, including strategy development and negotiation of back-to-back subcontracts in the transition timeframe.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will develop the subcontracts asset plan, ensuring that is it delivered, and any tendering activity as required.
• Prepare, draft, issue and manage Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages, including management of the clarification process, expediting responses, preparing formal commercial evaluation of bids and recommendation to award.
• Prepare, issue & negotiate approved contracts and contract amendments to selected subcontractors.
• Maintain and log all contract change authorizations and amendments.
• Where appropriate, liaise with Client and Asset Solutions stakeholders in UK for legal, tax insurance and compliance to obtain their input into subcontracts.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will negotiate contract terms with suppliers in line with company
• Best Practice and prepare justification for any significant exceptions for senior management approval.
• Ensure any agreed contractual position is approved in line with the Delegation of Authority Matrix.
• Where appropriate, ensure that the contract terms are drafted to ensure full back-to-back coverage.
• Prepare & review contract approval paperwork (SSJ, RRC, BURRC and Tender Board paperwork) in support of ITT's and awards.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist,  you will gain a full understanding of company procedures and processes and follow these principles in all aspects of the role.
• Support operations managers, project Managers, technical authorities, and contract sponsors in presenting the subcontractors' position to suppliers and advise on their sub contractual rights and obligations.
• Develop of standard ITT and contract templates for differing categories of activities.
• Lead and promote a performance culture, including focus on performance and value creation.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will assist in the resolution of contractual claims and disputes.
• Contribute to the subcontractor management plan and be responsible for carrying out performance reviews in accordance with the plan.
• Support asset transitions and provide input in the SCM Transition Plan and constricting strategies.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will support price negotiations with suppliers/bidders to achieve demonstrable price reductions, resolving claims and variations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Legal bachelor's degree preferred.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will have knowledge and experience of onshore and offshore contract terms including but not limited to service agreements, rental agreements, purchase agreements, charter parties, confidentiality agreements.
• Experience in drafting contracts in differing commercial and contractual arrangements.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will have the ability to work independently and have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Prioritize work to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Proven negotiations skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• As the Subcontracts Specialist, you will have experience in a similar role with specific experience of Capital Projects and Onshore Construction subcontracts.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity Senior Subcontracts Specialists looking for new employment.